Sandals Barbados

Our chef Jaden and our server Chante at Barbados Kimonos were amazing and made us feel so comfortable! They were extremely attentive, fun, and beyond kind. I appreciate their generosity and social interactions. I will definitely be returning to this location!

Beautiful resort and landscaping. Highly recommend swim up room 10/10. Food was good 8.5/10. Bars had very limited beer options 6/10. Enjoyed the onsite chickens and cats around the resort. We did not see any monkeys onsite at the resort.

Raphaela, Rachel and Rashida were our triumvirate of butlers here at Sandals Barbados. We had everything we needed and wanted and felt that nothing was an inconvenience for them.

We were celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary and Patrona, Monique and Akio made the experience So much greater. They were truly the highlight of our amazing time.

We visited Sandals Barbados for 9 nights in May and June. This was our second Sandals holiday, having previously stayed in Antigua five years ago. After reading some mixed reviews beforehand, we were slightly apprehensive, but I wanted to share our experience to reassure others that this resort is truly wonderful. I will start with a few minor negatives, although overall we had a fantastic stay. One disappointment was that we booked through Virgin Atlantic and were not informed about the renovation works until after booking. That said, it did not impact our holiday at all. We dined at Schooner’s during the works and noticed very little noise, certainly nothing that affected our experience. The beach and the seaweed were something we had not researched beforehand, so it came as a surprise. We now understand this can be more common on this side of the island, with the west coast generally being calmer. Despite this, the beach itself is beautiful, and without the seaweed it would be even more stunning. The sea can be choppy, which is expected on the Atlantic side. When red flags were up, Sandals provided a complimentary shuttle to the Boatyard twice daily, between 10:00 and 15:00 or 12:00 and 16:00, including 80 BBD credit. The water there is calm and clear, and it is well worth visiting. Although we did not book any official excursions, we went off the resort four times. We highly recommend Champers Restaurant, which we visited for our anniversary. The food, service and views were all exceptional, and it is only a 10-minute taxi ride, making it perfect for a special occasion. Savvy on the Bay, located on Carlisle Bay, is another must visit. We booked directly through their website and used the free shuttle service. Two sunbeds cost 30 USD and included a snorkelling trip. It has a great atmosphere, feels very safe and is a beautiful place to spend the day. We stayed until sunset. Oistins Fish Fry was a brilliant and authentic local experience. Be sure to take cash, and the food is outstanding. It is definitely worth visiting to experience a different side of Barbados. The Boatyard, as mentioned, is also excellent for a relaxed beach day. Food across the resort was excellent, with plenty of choice. Our highlights included La Parisienne for breakfast, Heart and Sol, Greenhouse for breakfast, Soy, Bombay, Chi, Butch’s Chophouse and Schooner’s. We booked Butch’s via the app two weeks before arrival. We also enjoyed the snack options including Dino’s, the Jerk Shack, the hot dog stand, and the donut and coffee shop. Service can sometimes be slow, but that is part of the Caribbean pace of life, so it is best to relax and enjoy it. The staff were fantastic throughout our stay, friendly, attentive and always smiling. We did not encounter a single rude member of staff, which made a big difference to our experience. We stayed in a standard room on the Sandals Barbados side and found it to be an ideal location. The two resorts blend seamlessly into one, making everything easily accessible. The pools were great, although there is the usual early morning rush for sunbeds. It is best to be up around 7:30am to secure a spot. We did not spend time at the main infinity pool, but the pool by the Sports Bar had a great atmosphere. There are also quieter pools near Portofino and Greenhouse and Heart and Sol, which are equally lovely. Staff do remove unattended towels after a couple of hours, which helps. The resort is incredibly clean and very well maintained. We also loved the wildlife, from being woken by chickens to spotting monkeys and a variety of birds, which all added to the charm. In summary, we had a brilliant holiday. While no resort is perfect, the positives here far outweigh any minor drawbacks. Sandals Barbados offers excellent food, beautiful surroundings and exceptional service and would highly recommend it to anyone considering a stay.